Fire Sprinkler Service Foreman

Pye--barker-Fire-; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Foreman in the New Jersey area to oversee residential, commercial, and industrial sprinkler installations. You will lead technicians and fitters, interpret drawings, and ensure the project adheres to fire safety codes and company standards.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of pipefitting, and experience with installation and testing on retrofit or new construction projects.

Qualifications

• Able to lead a crew of fitters and assistants on installation sites.
• Ability to interpret project drawings and site requirements accurately.
• Experience following fire protection codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and test fire sprinkler systems per plan and specs.
• Delegate tasks to fitters and assistants to meet project deadlines.
• Update daily installation progress notes on contract drawings.

Skills

Lead capacity

Reading drawings

Delegation

Safety awareness

Education

Pipefitting knowledge

Plumbing regulations

Fire protection codes

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools (electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.Fire sprinkler foreman are responsible for the complete installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They manage specific installation projects assigned to them by the Fire Sprinkler Manager. Foremen oversee the technicians, installation fitters, and assistants working at the site. They ensure the entire installation process is done flawlessly.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Fire sprinkler foremen use project drawings to interpret installation requirement details accurately and entirely.Delegate appropriate tasks to fitters, mechanics and assistants as needed to fulfill project completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals established by the fire sprinkler manager.Install and test installation of fire suppression equipment in new or retrofit construction projectsFollow designed plans, communicates needed design change to fit actual site requirementsBe responsible for materials delivered to site and for minor fabrication on job site.In charge of updating daily installation progress notes on job contract drawings.If a change to the order is necessary, they bring it to the attention of the manager.Instruct and train helpers, apprentices, or other personnel in the basic process or service, repair, and/or system installationAccurately complete and maintain all paperworkMaintain vehicle and tools as per company policyUse hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power toolsPerform other duties assigned by management.Education/Qualification:Working knowledge of pipefitting, plumbing regulations, and fire protection codes.Must hold valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record to be approved to drive company vehicle.Requires the ability to display knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety.Requires the ability to display knowledge of codes and regulations related to the work.Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic practices of reviewing official documents for completeness and accuracy.Requires the ability to act in a lead capacity.Requires the ability to recognize and report deviations through inspection programs.Requires the ability to interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, codes, and regulations.Requires the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.Requires the ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools, ladders, medium equipment and machineryOther Duties:Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements:While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.Pay Rate: $28 to $35 hourly based on experience.Benefits and Perks:Excellent payMedical, dental, visionCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid short-term disability401K with employer matchPaid vacation and company holidaysTraining and Career DevelopmentCompany vehicle (if job applicable)Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employeesOur Commitment:Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.Our EEO Statement:Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.